Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli National Park
Deep in the heart of the world famous Amboseli
National Park is the Magnificent Ol Tukai lodge. Lying
at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and dotted with
yellow barked Acacia trees and cream slate, Ol Tukai
blends perfectly into the African savannah.

Ol Tukai is the perfect location to bring out your
naturalist instincts. Numerous animals are at home at
the Amboseli National Park, elephant, rhino, lion,
buffalo, cheetah, leopard, giraffe and gazelle. For
the professional or amateur birdwatcher the Ol Tukai
bird-walk offers a wide variety of bird species. Ol
Tukai offers an unparalleled "return to nature"
experience.

Amboseli National Park is a great place to visit in
its own right. The park is dominated by a partially
dry lake bed of evaporated salts. Its landscape is
dominated by Acacias and Phoenix palms.

Each of the 80 twin rooms at the Ol Tukai are a study
in luxury. Each room allows for an uninterrupted
breathtaking view of Mount Kilimanjaro and the
wetlands. The furniture is well chosen to enhance its
comfortable feel.

Ol Tukai’s outdoor swimming pool offers cooling fun in
the sun or a refreshing break under the shade of the
Acacia trees. Guests can relax in the lounge and read
or play board games, which are available from the
reception. The adjoining pool bar offers a wide
range of snacks and drinks. Lectures, hosted by
researchers from the nearby Elephant Research center,
are offered regularly. Guests can also reference
numerous nature books in the lodge’s library.

The Elephant bar presents a unique menu for relaxation
and enjoyment. In the open air bar you can sip your
beer, a cocktail or fresh fruit juice as you watch
elephants frolicking or grazing in the wetlands. The
bar is open until the last guest retires, so if you
are the knock-off-late type you might even see the
stealthy leopard stalking prey.

For those who prefer a quieter relaxation, one can
read the day away from the well stocked library that
has a beautiful view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. One could
also relax in the cool lounge and play any of the wide
choice of board games available. Speakers from the
elephant research station located on the large
grounds, give daily lectures too.

At Ol Tukai you really step out into the wild side but
you do not get out of touch. Ol Tukai has a 24 hour
telephone service as well as a radio call service for
passing telex and fax messages. There is a bureau de
change that can convert any currency you might need.
Ol Tukai’s shop, well-stocked with personal toiletries
and souvenirs, is open daily.